Scarf.



No. 679,745. I Patented Aug. 6, I90l. S. M. GRIFFITHS.

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(Applicafiion filed. Hat. 9, 1901.)

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UNITED STATES PATENT CFFICE.

SPENCER M. GRIFFITHS, OF PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO CHARLES PIERSON, OF SAME PLACE.

SCARF.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 679,745, dated August 6, 1901.

Application filed March 9, 1901.

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, SPENCER M. GRIFFITHS, a citizen of the United States, residing at Philadelphia,county of Philadelphia, and State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Scarfs, of which the following is' a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification;

Myinvention relates to that class of scarfs for neckwear which is not made up, but is tied in the form of what is known as a four-inhand. My improvement consists in certain. improvements in the construction of the scarf from which the tie is made, so that a more attractive knot is formed.

Speaking generally, my invention consists in providing substantially central of the length of the scarf a portion of greater width than the remainder of the scarf, and projecting from one end of this central portion is the neckband portion of the'scarf, which preferably is of such width as not to project above the collar. The portion of the scarf projecting from the other end is of less width than the center portion, although it may be wider than the preferred width of the neckband portion. The end of the neckband portion may be of the same width as that of the other projecting end of the scarf.

I will now describe the embodiment of my invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure 1 is a View showing my improved scarf tied as a four-in-hand tie. Fig. 2 is a plan view of one form of my improved scarf. Fig. 3 is a plan view of another form of my improved scarf.

The scarf is formed of a portion A, substantially central of the length of the scarf. From one end of this portion projects the neckband height of the collar, provided, however, this portion be of less width than the portion A. a

Serial No. 50,444. (No model.)

It need not necessarily be of less width than the height of the collar. The portion of the scarf 0 projecting from the other end of the central portion A is also of less Width than the central portion. If desired, the outer end of the portion B may be of the same width as the portion C, or, indeed, the portions 13 and C may be of the same width throughout, or,

indeed, so far as the outer ends of the projecting portions B and C areconcerned they may be of the same Width as the central portion, it being only necessary that the end sections for a substantial distance from the central portion shall be of less width than the Fig. 1. They enable the end portions in forming the tie to pass the central portion and prevent creasing or overlapping of that portion of the scarf, enabling it to present a smooth appearance. The outline of the central portion A may be curved between the corners,

as shown in Fig. 2, or maybe curved throughout, as shown in Fig. 3.

The scarf may be formed of a single piece of material folded upon itself to form the de* sired contour; but preferably from a single piece of silk or other material is cut the contour of the face and from another piece of material is cut a corresponding'back and the two sewed together.

By tying this'scarf in the manner of the So four-in-h'and the central portion A enables a long and novel form of knot or bow to be formed.

Having now fully described my invention,

what I claim, and desire to protect by Letters Patent, is

1. An improved scarf of the character described, provided With end sections and a central portion projecting on each side beyond the edges of the portions of the end sections 0 contiguous thereto.

2. An improved scarf of the character dehaving one portion thereof of less width than 10 the other end section. 1

In testimony of which invention I have hereunto set my hand, at Philadelphia, on this 7th day of March, 1901.

SPENCER M. GRIFFITHS. Witnesses:

M. M. HAMILTON, G. J. HUTTON. 

